Djuric meets with Giaufret

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with the EU Ambassador to Belgrade Emanuele Giaufret on Wednesday to discuss EU integration in the Western Balkans and an upcoming visit to the region by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

In a post on X, Djuric noted that this week was very important for the Western Balkans' EU integration and that von der Leyen's visit would further encourage the region to continue on the path of cooperation and progress on implementation of reform processes.

"In a time marked by multiple political, economic and security challenges around the world, it is crucial that the EU has clear messages when it comes to the European perspective of Serbia and our region," Djuric wrote in the post, adding that the meeting with Giaufret had also addressed other important topics.

He noted that Serbia, as an old part of the European family, remained strategically committed to full EU membership.

"Serbia is ready to work, in collaboration with European partners, on accomplishing collective political and economic objectives," he also wrote.